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Investing can be a nerve-wracking endeavor even during periods of growth, for those who let it. There are many financial sites on the Internet, and some cable TV channels devote themselves to finances. In addition, the news regularly features snippets about the world of finance. How closely should anyone be following this' The perhaps … ...

To reach our personal finance goals, most of us have to stop spending on other things. Our time is finite, and so is money, unless you’re someone like Bill or Melinda Gates. We don’t really know how much time we have on the planet, but it’s not forever; most of us don’t know how much … ...

How should people be investing right now' As of March 2018, the US stock market has been on the second longest “bull run” in history, where prices continue to rise and rise without a 20% drop. We know this state of affairs can’t last forever. Should investors be making changes to their portfolios, knowing that … ...

When it comes to personal finance, many people worry about new technology and its effects on people, as if it could completely change human biology in the blink of an eye. Other investors rush to fully embrace technology, as if… it could change human biology in the blink of an eye. However, any new technology … ...

For those not familiar with him, Rob Arnott runs several large bond mutual funds and is the president and CEO of a multi-billion dollar asset manager. What is comfortable' Many people think investing all or most of their money in “safe” assets such as cash and bonds is comfortable. These assets don’t fluctuate in … ...

The serenity statement can be very helpful in investing. It can be found in various guises in different religious and philosophical traditions, and goes something like this: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. It’s a … ...

“And if they insist on trying to time their participation in equities, they should try to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful.” Warren Buffett is a noted multibillionaire investor who runs Berkshire Hathaway, which is essentially a company that owns other companies and profits from their profits. The … ...

It’s sometimes hard to remember that you have a plan when the stock market is dropping, but here are a few things to consider before you decide to begin selling your stocks while the market is down. It’s better for the portfolio to avoid selling in a drop, since you might be selling at a … ...

First of all, what is a fiduciary' The legal definition is that a fiduciary is acting as a trustee on someone else’s behalf, and several legal duties follow from this. Similarly in investing, a fiduciary is someone who is required to put the client’s interest ahead of their own. The standard for an investment … ...

Toward the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one, a strange compulsion begins to come over financial pundits, investment officers, advisors, and anyone who opines on financial matters. It is the Call of the Forecast. Predictions will be made as to what interest rates will be over the coming year; … ...

Posted: Jan 15 2018 @ 2:11 PM

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